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Political Science & Government at University of Kansas

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 125 political science & government degrees were awarded at University of Kansas.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas

Distance learning is available at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Kansas

Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#1 of 5
Best Value	Kansas	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 38
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#161 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#275 of 676

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#1 of 5
Best Value	Kansas	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 38
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#161 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#275 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Kansas

Graduates of University of Kansas’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,655
2 years	$35,772
3 years	$55,764
4 years	$56,303
5 years	$67,019

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Kansas report median earnings of $56,303, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Kansas is $22,249.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Kansas are 53% women (66) and 47% men (59).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 118 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 54% were women (64) and 46% were men (54).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	89
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 2 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 50% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, above the national average of 29%.*

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at University of Kansas

Of the 5 doctoral political science & government graduates at University of Kansas, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1

Minority students account for 20% of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas, above the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at University of Kansas

This Political Science & Government program at University of Kansas offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	125

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Kansas pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Environmental Economists	$86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Economists	$73,611

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.